Sunrise Glacier (Montana)

For the glacier in Alaska, see Sunrise Glacier (Alaska).
Sunrise Glacier
Map showing the location of Sunrise Glacier
Map showing the location of Sunrise Glacier
Sunrise Glacier
Location in Montana
Map showing the location of Sunrise Glacier
Map showing the location of Sunrise Glacier
Sunrise Glacier
Sunrise Glacier (the United States)
TypeMountain glacier
LocationMission Mountains, Missoula County, Montana, U.S.
Coordinates47°21′26″N 113°53′16″W / 47.35722°N 113.88778°W / 47.35722; -113.88778[1]
AreaApproximately 35 acres (0.14 km2)
TerminusBarren rock
StatusUnknown
Map

Sunrise Glacier is in the U.S. state of Montana. Sunrise Glacier is situated in the Mission Mountains at an elevation of 8,800 feet (2,700 m) above sea level and is east of Mount Shoemaker.[2] The glacier covers approximately 35 acres (0.14 km2).

See also

References

  1. ^ "Sunrise Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
  2. ^ Saint Marys Lake, MT (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved July 29, 2012.


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